Risk management

Description

The training is part of the Fund Governance Masterclass, a certification programme with the below topics:

• Module 1 - Funds & IFMs: Governance fundamentals
• Module 2 - Portfolio management 
• Module 3 - Risk management
• Module 4 - Fund Administration, Depositary and Valuation
• Module 5 - AML/CFT: key considerations for the Fund industry
• Module 6 - The role of the auditor
• Module 7 - Marketing, distribution and transfer agency
• Module 8 - ESG developments for Fund Directors
• Module 9 - Technology challenges for Fund Directors
• Module 10 - Fund Governance in Practice

This module will cover a key role of an IFM and their oversight from a Fund governance perspective: the risk management oversight for both UCITS and Alternatives.

The Risk Management module provides an overview of the risk management process, relevant risks, the risk-based approach and key regulations and guidelines applicable to the governance and operation of the function. It will address the differences in risk management between a UCITS management
company and an AIFM and highlight key considerations for Directors in their role of oversight of this function. The practical application will be illustrated by means of case studies.